So this is a project my father started a while ago and is something we were going to use on the race car but with the e36 suspension becoming available this fell by the way side.
Today I finally pulled out all the parts and had a look and we went about fitting them. I totally forgot to take pictures of the process but it entails making a 2 piece sleeve to fit the standard e30 hub spindle and a modified e30 locking nut.
It went together fairly easily, BUT I have run into a problem that I didn't anticipate. When I fit the e36 328i discs they foul on the tie rod end. Somehow I must have miscalculated. It's not a big worry as I can use a similar spacer as is used when running an e36 M3 disk. The added benefit of this is the wheels will no longer require a 5mm spacer.
I will snap some pictures of the setup tomorrow.
Once this is solved with the disc and the calipers mounted I will get cracking on converting it to a coilover setup and test fitting it on my road e30.
Today I finally pulled out all the parts and had a look and we went about fitting them. I totally forgot to take pictures of the process but it entails making a 2 piece sleeve to fit the standard e30 hub spindle and a modified e30 locking nut.
It went together fairly easily, BUT I have run into a problem that I didn't anticipate. When I fit the e36 328i discs they foul on the tie rod end. Somehow I must have miscalculated. It's not a big worry as I can use a similar spacer as is used when running an e36 M3 disk. The added benefit of this is the wheels will no longer require a 5mm spacer.
I will snap some pictures of the setup tomorrow.
Once this is solved with the disc and the calipers mounted I will get cracking on converting it to a coilover setup and test fitting it on my road e30.
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